Tim Walz Told to ‘Get a Lawyer’ After His MSNBC ‘Nazi’ Attack on Elon Musk
During a recent appearance on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made controversial comments regarding Elon Musk, specifically alleging that Musk performed a Nazi salute at a Donald Trump rally. This statement has drawn considerable attention, with some commentators arguing it could constitute defamation.
Walz asserted, “Of course he did,” when asked about Musk’s gesture, which he claimed was inappropriately reminiscent of Nazi salutes. This claim has been challenged, with entities like the Anti-Defamation League stating that Musk’s actions during a speech were misinterpreted and were simply an awkward gesture rather than an intentional salute.
In the aftermath of Walz’s accusations, Musk hinted at a possible legal response, suggesting that Walz should be prepared to face litigation.the incident highlights the contentious political climate, where allegations and rhetoric can escalate quickly, notably against public figures like Musk. The broader implications also touch upon the issues of free speech,defamation,and the sometimes extreme rhetoric in political discourse.
For whatever reason, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is still getting airtime. But his comments on Tuesday might land him in court.
After his losing bid to become vice president, the Democratic governor is still making appearances on leftist talk shows.
Just like during the campaign, he’s not letting the truth get in the way of his perspective.
On Tuesday, Walz appeared on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” with host Rachel Maddow where he spoke about President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal grants.
During his comments, Walz felt like throwing out for viewers the left’s new favorite smear about X owner Elon Musk, accusing him of doing a Nazi salute.
Commentator Collin Rugg posted the following clip to X.
JUST IN: A frantic Tim Walz says “of course” Elon Musk did a Nazi salute at Trump’s rally in Washington D.C. during a meltdown of a rant on MSNBC.
That sounds like defamation.
Walz said he is “fatigued” before he likened Musk to a Nazi.
The failed Vice Presidential candidate… pic.twitter.com/hjHxiJSBqi
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 29, 2025
On questions of whether or not “President Musk,” as Walz referred to him, “gave a Nazi salute” during his speech on Inauguration Day, Walz stated to Maddow, “Of course he did.”
The controversy here stems from Musk’s speech that day at the Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C. where he addressed the crowd telling them, “[T]hank you for making [Trump’s election] happen,” before grabbing his heart and saying, “My heart goes out to you.”
Immediately, speculation swirled as to what Musk was actually doing as many likened the gesture he did in between those comments to a Nazi salute.
To their credit, the Anti-Defamation League threw cold water on the affair, calling it, “an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute, but again, we appreciate that people are on edge.”
That has not stopped Walz as Tuesday proved. Now, Musk might do something about it.
Good idea https://t.co/mWouoO5cuE
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 29, 2025
Musk responded to the suggestion that he sue Walz saying, “Good idea.”
One user, replying directly to Walz’s X account told him to, “Get a lawyer.”
Hey Tim Walz,
You just defamed Elon Musk.
Get a lawyer.pic.twitter.com/t1ZFHNflBl
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 29, 2025
The left’s favorite pastime is calling anyone whose politics don’t align with theirs a Nazi, but tolerance for such rhetoric is thinning.
Maddow broadcasts to 1.4 million people as MSNBC’s number one program.
With CNN settling their defamation case with a Navy veteran, the legal climate for litigating against these major networks’ amplified smears looks ripe.
By virtue of his association with Trump, Musk will endure an onslaught of this treatment for the next four years, but he doesn’t just have to grit his teeth and bear it.
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